Chronic Disease Competencies
Observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that build success for both individuals and teams.
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The NACDD Chronic Disease Competencies are a set of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that build success for both individuals and teams working in chronic disease prevention and control. The competencies provide a guide to help identify, evaluate, and develop desired behaviors. The competencies are grouped into seven major areas: Build Support, Design and Evaluate Programs, Influence Policies and Systems Change, Lead Strategically, Manage People, Manage Programs and Resources, and Use Public Health Science.
Chronic Disease Competencies Self-Assessment
To complete a self-assessment of your chronic disease practitioner skillset, log in to the NACDD Learning Center. If this your first time visiting the NACDD Learning Center, you can create a new account. The self-assessment includes seven sections. Each section takes about 5-7 minutes to complete.
After you submit your responses, you can view your results, including suggestions for using NACDD’s Program Menu and Individual Development Plan Worksheet to focus your professional learning.
Technical Assistance with Competencies
Members who would like support understanding and using assessment results can contact NACDD’s Professional Development Specialist. The Professional Development Specialist can also assist with generating team assessment reports.
Online Learning Opportunities
NACDD offers many self-paced virtual courses that will strengthen your knowledge and skills within the seven Chronic Disease Competencies. Search the database to start learning today.
An alternative to taking the self-assessment is to download this list of all competencies. There are between eight and 16 sub-competencies within each of the seven major competency areas.